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A pandemic relief territory that grew 39% while every area around it went red. A fund that deployed capital fast and couldn't prove what it did. A 55-year-old nonprofit still running on paper.Urina Harrell, founder of Vox Pop Branding, walks through all three — what was broken, what she built, and what happened next.

Send us Fan MailLet's Talk About Pools Live Podcast 09/29/2026Join Lauren Broom and guest anchor Jeff David of Leak Detection Business Academy for a great conversation about pool leaks, leak detection equipment, tools, techniques, and the leak detection business.Plus, Lauren covers an important public health topic:

Lazlo likes his coffee with Baileys, and SlimFast's dad smoked lemon-flavored cigarettes. Let Lazlo be the Overland Park mayor, and begs SlimFast to leave his neighbor ALONE. The guys debate just how bad it is to fake cancer, talk about demonic Troost coffee, and discuss what they'd do if they were on the verge of pooping their pants. Men need booze, women need Jamie Lee Curtis' healthy yogurt. SlimFast debuts his brand-new song about said crapping your pants. Stream The Church of Lazlo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast

Today we have 17 More true scary stories with a late night ambience. Scary Stories For Dark Dreams is a collection of older stories, remastered and put together in a long form episode. This Collection includes the following stories; Paranormal Stories, Past Life Stories, UFO Encounters & Driving stories. All stories today are from early 2024. So, turn down the lights, tune in, and let the haunting tales of everyday people take you down that dark and creepy road. Remember, these aren't just stories... these are true experiences that remind us that our world can truly be scarier than fiction. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like or rate the podcast, and leave me a comment with your thoughts if the platform your own supports it! I upload episodes every 3 days, so there are 2 days between new uploads. The podcast consists of new scary story collections, Glitch in the matrix collections, and also what I call the "Dark Dreams" collections (which are older stories, remastered and layered with rain sounds). If you have a story to submit, would like to find where to listen to the podcast, or want to find me on social media platforms, all of that info can be found at https://www.astheravendreams.com You can also send stories into my subreddit (r/theravensdream) or email them to me at AsTheRavenDreams@gmail.com Want to check out some ATRD Podcast Merch? ➤ https://atrd.shop Or for signed merch ➤ https://ko-fi.com/AsTheRavenDreams I wrote a novel, "The Insomniac's Experiment" by Raven Adams! Check it out on amazon (Or you can email me for a signed copy!) Join Patreon to get early access and support the Podcast! ➤ https://www.patreon.com/AsTheRavenDreams Check out my gaming channel with my pal Ghost_Ink ➤ @superNefariousBros On YouTube TIMESTAMPS One Ad After the Second Story, No ads after that Story 1: 05:43 Story 2: 14:07 Story 3: 24:06 Story 4: 29:35 Story 5: 40:28 Story 6: 45:07 Story 7: 50:10 Story 8: 58:14 Story 9: 1:06:05 Story 10: 1:18:24 Story 11: 1:21:06 Story 12: 1:31:25 Story 13: 1:40:10 Story 14: 1:45:10 Story 15: 1:47:25 Story 16: 1:53:47 Story 17: 2:05:57 Video Footage from Liminal Waters, POOLS, and The Backrooms: Liminal Space. ----- Disclaimer ➤ Episodes include a content warning for language and sensitive/disturbing content. Listener discretion is always advised. ALL Audio and visuals on this podcast are copyright of AS THE RAVEN DREAMS / RAVEN ADAMS and may not be duplicated, in any format. Bless This Mess. None of my audio is AI Generated, I am a real person reading real stories into a real microphone. Note: The podcast nor the host endorses any advertisements played during the podcast, ads are not chosen by ATRD or Raven Adams, they are chosen automatically by the advertisement systems by the platforms that host the podcast. I do not endorse, support, or promote any opinions or statements made in any adverts played during the show. #ScaryStories #UnexplainedMysteries #GlitchInTheMatrix ➤ And Remember; You are loved, you are important, and you are valid. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist der einzige Broker, den deine Familie zum Traden braucht. Bei Scalable Capital gibt's nämlich auch Kinderdepots. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Zum Podcast von Julius: https://open.spotify.com/show/3n0JZH1qzRgKtMI161pyo6 US-Anleiherenditen über 5%. McDonald's erwartet dauerhaft weniger Kunden. Meta-KI-Agent Muse bedroht träge Firmen. China nimmt Broadcom-Switches ins Visier. Secunet springt 15% nach Bundeswehr-Deal. BioNTech-Gründer starten Arife. Private Equity kauft sich durch den US-Poolmarkt. 5 Mio. Pools brauchen jährlich Wartung. Pool Corporation (WKN: A0JMVJ) ist der Großhändler dahinter. KGV bei 15 statt historisch 26. Bitcoin über 84.000 $. Was treibt die Rally und wie lang hält sie? Open Interest steigt, ETF-Inflows über 1 Mrd. $ pro Tag. Julius Nagel von Alles Coin, Nichts Muss ordnet ein und erzählt, auf welche Kennzahlen man achten sollte. Diesen Podcast vom 24.09.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It seems saunas are super popular right now, and it turns out, humans aren't the only creatures who like to reap the benefits. University of Otago Professor Crid Fraser has published research showing some birds use geothermal steam as health spas. Professor Fraser is with Jesse to discuss the details.

Jay Haddad hated being a plumber. He lived for the weekends - free diving, waterfalls, surfing, the beach - and when he and his wife had their first daughter at 23, the outdoor life they'd promised each other suddenly got hard. On his first Father's Day, they bought some fabric from Spotlight, watched a YouTube tutorial on how to thread his mother-in-law's dusty sewing machine, and made a waterproof beach pool so their daughter had somewhere safe to play. Strangers on the beach kept stopping to ask where they could buy one. That was the moment Sunny Seekers began - with zero e-commerce experience and a first sewing attempt Jay describes as shocking. In this episode, Jay is unusually raw about the whole grind: a year of failed fabric testing, three supplier disasters in a row, the brutal reality of a seasonal product, and the personal toll of three hours of sleep a night that nearly broke him before he learned to build sustainably. What you'll learn in this interview: How the product idea came straight from Jay and his wife's own friction as new parents - and why being your own target customer can be its own form of validation The scrappiest possible start: a first prototype sewn on a borrowed machine, tested at the beach, validated by strangers walking past asking where to buy one Why sewing in a circle nearly defeated them - and how the DIY version proved the concept before a single dollar went to a factory The year lost to fabric testing: sourcing waterproof fabric on Alibaba, missing an entire summer season, and why Jay is still glad they waited to get it right How he used Alibaba's "request for quotation" feature to find a manufacturer for a product nobody had made before - and didn't even know what search terms to use The unit economics that made it a real business: fabric alone cost $130+ per pool in Australia, but a finished unit from overseas landed at ~$25 and sold for $115 Selling out the first 200 units in a month before Christmas 2024 - and the nagging question that haunted the whole next year: do people buy this after the holidays, or only as gifts? Three separate supplier nightmares - loose threads on 200 units, a botched print at the wrong scale, leaking carry bags ironed shut by hand - and how he pushed through each one right before peak season The Black Friday scaling playbook: starting at $10/day on meta, doubling ad spend as orders doubled, reaching $1,000/day, and hitting a record $50K month in December 2025 The hardest lesson of a seasonal brand: how post-Christmas ads got expensive fast, why he was left holding stock and no cash through winter, and what he changed about looking after himself mentally to survive the off-season If you've boxed yourself into an identity - your trade, your job title, the industry you happen to be in - and quietly wonder whether you could build something of your own, this episode is for you. Jay had no network, no experience, and no idea how to sew. His story is a grounded reminder that the unglamorous grind of prototypes, supplier failures, and slow seasons is exactly what turns someone from "a guy sewing in the back of the house" into a founder. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend using the code FOUNDR50. Start here → ⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠ SAVE 95% ON XERO FOR 6 MONTHS Simplify your business finances with 95% off Xero for your first 6 months. Start here →⁠⁠⁠ https://foundr.com/xero⁠⁠⁠ WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BY JAY HADDAD Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sunnyseekers_/ Website →⁠ ⁠https://sunnyseekers.com.au/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

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Today's Sports Daily covers this weekend's picks in college (good) and NFL (bad), the Chargers torpedo everyone's Survivor pools, a crazy second half stat from last night's Giants/Cowboys game, Ohio St's questionable play calling at end of game, and much more. Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mallorca im Spätsommer: In dieser Folge reisen Jenny und Malte in den Westen der Insel – ins Zafiro Palace Andratx. Ein großzügiges Luxusresort zwischen Mittelmeer und Tramuntana-Gebirge, mit acht Pools, viel Platz und besten Voraussetzungen, den Sommer noch ein bisschen zu verlängern.

Ben Gravy talks wave pools, surf culture, The Wave Source and why artificial waves will introduce a new generation to surfing.Why Ben Gravy believes wave pools can grow surfing far beyond the coast.How guaranteed waves remove the crowding and aggression of ocean lineups.What Ben learned surfing Waco, Surf Ranch, Wavegarden, Atlantic Park and other pools.Why wave pools need to improve the customer experience, not just the waves.The latest on The Wave Source and its potential East Coast and Texas projects.

The fastest way to burn out in pool service is chasing a number that doesn't fit your reality. We get a constant question from pool pros and new pool technicians alike: how many pools can one person clean in a day, and what's a “good” pool route size if you want steady income without living in panic mode?I break down the variables that actually control your capacity, starting with the one most people ignore: temperament. Some techs move fast and stay in motion, others work methodically and take longer on each stop, and your business plan has to match that. From there, we zoom out to the constraints of your service area. Traffic, parking, and drive time can quietly destroy your schedule, while a tight route with clustered stops can make two to three pools per hour realistic. We also talk pool size, why automatic pool cleaners can dramatically shorten visits, and the customer “optics” problem when you finish too quickly and cameras are watching.Then we get practical with the math: a rule of thumb of roughly 14 to 16 full-service pools per day, plus a solo weekly route sweet spot of about 70 to 80 pools so you still have buffer for flat tires, detours, and the surprises that hit every route. Finally, we tackle hiring, including how to structure employee workloads so one sick day doesn't turn into a route disaster. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a pool pro friend, and leave a quick review so more service techs can find it.We answer the pool-pro question that never goes away: how many pools a single technician can service in one day without cutting corners or burning out. We lay out the real-world variables behind the numbers and share a practical rule of thumb for daily stops and total route size.• temperament and work pace as a core limiter on daily capacity• how traffic, parking, and drive time set the ceiling on pools per hour• why route density matters and how tightening a service area speeds up days• the impact of pool size and automatic pool cleaners on visit length• customer perception when a stop is “too fast” and how to manage optics• a practical daily target of about 14 to 16 full-service pools• a sustainable solo route size around 70 to 80 pools per week• when adding an employee helps and how to avoid getting overloadedLearn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Ask a question hereTwenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, this special episode of the Talking Pools Podcast is presented without commercial interruption.Rudy Stankowitz remembers the 2,977 people murdered that day, the passengers and crews who fought back, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the survivors and recovery workers who carried the physical and emotional consequences home with them.The episode then examines Reflecting Absence, the two enormous memorial pools built within the footprints of the former World Trade Center towers. From nearly 1,400 feet of precision waterfall weir and more than a million gallons of water to thousands of granite panels, extensive automation, and demanding overnight maintenance, Rudy explores the extraordinary engineering required to make the machinery disappear so the meaning can remain.This episode doesn't reduce sacred ground to pumps, hydraulics, and water treatment. It is a pool professional's appreciation of the architects, engineers, fabricators, operators, and maintenance crews whose work protects the dignity of one of America's most important memorials.In This Episode:Remembering the victims, heroes, survivors, and recovery workers of September 11The meaning behind Michael Arad and Peter Walker's Reflecting AbsenceHow the massive waterfall weirs were adjusted to within one-sixteenth of an inchWhy published pumping and circulation figures must be interpreted carefullyThe difference between water-effect flow and treatment flowMore than 1,000 monitored operating points working behind the scenesThe challenge of maintaining dark granite beneath 400 surrounding treesWhy mock-ups, tolerances, automation, and maintenance access matterHow engineering and maintenance preserve the memorial's intended experienceTwo pools. Nearly two acres. More than a million gallons of water. Thousands of names.Today, we remember.#September11 #NeverForget #911Memorial #ReflectingAbsence #TalkingPoolsPodcast #PoolProfessionals #AquaticEngineering #WaterFeatureDesignMusic:We the People, written and performed by Alesandra Rosette https://youtu.be/AOV70hNcajI?si=1j1f9k2IizozsCQcHere are the official archived transcripts for all three presidential speeches used in the episode:President George W. Bush — Remarks to the Nation from Ellis Island, September 11, 2002 Source of the “September 11, 2001 will always be a fixed point in the life of America” passage. President Barack Obama — National September 11 Memorial Museum Dedication, May 15, 2014 Source of the passage about standing “in the footprints of two mighty towers, graced by the rush of eternal waters.” President Donald Trump — Flight 93 National Memorial Address, September 11, 2020 Source of the passage honoring the 40 passengers and crew who “rose up, took charge, made their stand.” Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

What is it really like living in remote Indonesia and wave pool surfing in China? Longtime Surf With Amigas Surf Coach Megan Halavais catches up with Holly Beck to share the raw reality of expat life, travel, surf, and relationships.In this episode of Second Breakfast, Holly and Megan dive into: • The beauty and challenges of living in remote Indonesia • Wave pool surfing in Hainan, China• Navigating travel, relationships, and life on the road • Meeting your soulmate in your late 30's• How years of surf coaching shaped Megan's perspective in and out of the lineup Connect with Megan on Instagram: @panocha_de_arenaLearn more about Surf With Amigas surf coaching and yoga retreats for women in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Morocco, and Indonesia: http://surfwithamigas.com

【聊了什么】 长岛市的新楼一栋接一栋，纽约的房租为什么还是让人住不起？冻结房租，究竟保护了谁，又把谁留在了门外？本期，我们与城市规划师、播客《城市传说 Urban Myths》主播 罗雨翔在纽约长岛市线下录制，从身边的租房经历出发，聊纽约的住房危机，以及马姆达尼的住房承诺如何落地。 我们从纽约的租金稳定制度聊到房东的财产权、租客之间的不平等，以及近年引发美国自由派争论的“丰饶主义”（Abundance）。当住房、交通和公共设施都不够用，政府应该怎样增加供给？为什么一些支持“住房是人权”的人，却反对在自家附近多建几套房子？那些原本为了保护居民、环境和弱势群体而设立的规则，又如何成为建设的障碍？ 我们也讨论纽约实际把事情做成的办法：City of Yes 如何为建房松绑，经济发展公司 EDC 如何连接政府与私人资本，马姆达尼如何在左翼理想与治理现实之间周旋。从长岛市的重新规划，到 Gowanus 的改造与居民监督，看纽约市怎样才能把东西建起来，并让居民分享建设带来的好处。 【支持我们】 如果喜欢这期节目并希望支持我们将节目继续做下去： 欢迎加入我们的会员计划。 会员可以收到每周2-5封newsletter，可以加入会员社群，参加会员活动，并享受更多福利。 合作投稿邮箱：american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【时间轴】 00:00 长岛市：新楼越建越多，房租为什么还在涨 10:45 纽约住房危机与马姆达尼的租金冻结 18:52 冻结房租，谁受益、谁承担成本 26:11 租金管制、房东财产权与政府补偿 39:02 丰饶主义：从补贴转向增加供给 43:38 支持住房是人权，却反对建在自家旁边 50:21 City of Yes：让纽约对建房多说“可以” 1:01:27 泳池、公路与铁路：公共设施背后的种族历史 1:09:00 EDC：纽约政府怎样与私人资本合作 1:15:59 马姆达尼、Lina Khan 与纽约的政治平衡 1:24:53 长岛市重新规划：工业区如何变成住宅区 1:27:37 Gowanus：污染运河旁的新社区 1:32:49 社区承诺：既要建房，也要居民监督 【我们是谁】 美轮美换是一档深入探讨当今美国政治的中文播客。 本期的主播和嘉宾： Lokin：美国法学院毕业生，纽约诉讼律师 小华：媒体人 罗雨翔：城市规划师，播客《城市传说 Urban Myths》主播 【What We Talked About】 New buildings keep going up in Long Island City—so why is New York's rent still out of reach? Who does a rent freeze protect, and who gets left out? In this episode, recorded in person in Long Island City, we sit down with urban planner Yuxiang Luo, host of Urban Myths. Starting with our own experiences renting in the city, we explore New York's housing crisis and what it would take to turn Mamdani's housing promises into reality. Our conversation spans New York's rent stabilization system, landlords' property rights, inequalities among tenants, and “Abundance,” an agenda that has sparked debate among American liberals in recent years. When housing, transit, and public infrastructure fall short, how should the government expand supply? Why do some people who believe “housing is a human right” oppose building more homes in their own neighborhoods? And how have rules originally designed to protect residents, the environment, and vulnerable communities become barriers to construction? We also look at how New York gets things done: how City of Yes opens the door to more housing, how the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) connects government with private capital, and how Mamdani navigates the tension between left-wing ideals and the realities of governing. From Long Island City's rezoning to redevelopment and resident oversight in Gowanus, we ask how New York can get things built—and ensure residents share in the benefits. 【Support Us】 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Join our membership program. Support us on Patreon. Business inquiries and fan mail: american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【Timeline】 00:00 Long Island City: Why Are Rents Still Rising as New Buildings Go Up? 10:45 New York's Housing Crisis and Mamdani's Rent Freeze 18:52 Who Benefits from a Rent Freeze—and Who Pays? 26:11 Rent Control, Landlords' Property Rights, and Government Compensation 39:02 Abundance: From Subsidies to Expanding Supply 43:38 Housing Is a Human Right—but Not in My Backyard 50:21 City of Yes: Making It Easier to Build Housing in New York 1:01:27 Pools, Highways, and Railroads: The Racial History of Public Infrastructure 1:09:00 EDC: How New York City Government Works with Private Capital 1:15:59 Mamdani, Lina Khan, and New York's Political Balancing Act 1:24:53 Rezoning Long Island City: From Industrial District to Residential Neighborhood 1:27:37 Gowanus: A New Neighborhood Along a Polluted Canal 1:32:49 Community Commitments: Building Housing with Resident Oversight 【Who We Are】 The American Roulette is a podcast dedicated to helping the Chinese-speaking community understand fast-changing U.S. politics. Our hosts and guest: 小华 (Xiao Hua): Journalist, political observer Lokin: Lawyer 罗雨翔 (Luo Yuxiang): Urban planner; host of 城市传说 Urban Myths 【The Links】 Ezra Klein、Derek Thompson：《Abundance》 Reading Abundance from China：《疲惫娇娃》与《美轮美换》联合读书会英文摘编 美轮美换往期：纽约折叠，一座社区花园的死与生 纽约州住房部门：什么是租金稳定与租金管制 纽约市租金指导委员会：租金调整规则与历年决议 American Economic Review：租金管制如何影响租客、房东与住房供给，来自旧金山的证据 City of Yes for Housing Opportunity：纽约的住房分区改革 纽约市经济发展公司 NYCEDC Lina Khan：《Amazon's Antitrust Paradox》，亚马逊的反垄断悖论 OneLIC：长岛市重新规划、可负担住房与社区投资 Gowanus Oversight Task Force：56 项社区承诺的落实与居民监督 纽约新泽西港务局：拉瓜迪亚机场公共交通方案评估报告

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan highlights a safe and successful pool season in the city full 1077 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000 TQJvqJ526Cx4HZZ1R2IxiBM0Dc6mOimQ buffalo,news,wben,sean ryan,pools,pool safety WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,sean ryan,pools,pool safety Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan highlights a safe and successful pool season in the city Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player

To survive an Arizona summer, most Arizonans escape the head by taking a vacation, staying inside or cooling off in a pool. These days, having a pool at home can feel like a necessity, but it wasn't always that way. This week on Valley 101, we learn about the increase of pools in Arizona homes and find out why it has went from a luxury to a must have. Submit your question⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ about Phoenix! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Guests: Skip Shasta III, Hannah Jones Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bill Goodykoontz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Tori Weiss, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda Luberto⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 317 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow a family-owned pool business from a backyard shed into three retail locations, 70 employees, and a customer database of 17,000? This week on the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and guest co-host Ryan Morrison welcome Tara Soto of Rising Sun Pools in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a Hayward Spotlight conversation about pool business growth, customer loyalty, and carrying a family legacy forward. Founded by Tara's father, Charlie, in 1972, Rising Sun Pools has grown into a full-service swimming pool company offering pool construction, service, maintenance, and retail. Tara shares how the business evolved—and what it takes to keep customers coming back across generations. Hear how her team connects seasonal pool openings with recurring maintenance and in-store water testing, why they expanded into vinyl, fiberglass, and concrete pools, and how personal customer service helps distinguish their stores from larger competitors. Tara also opens up about taking over after her father's unexpected passing, navigating business decisions with her siblings, and earning respect as a woman in the pool industry. Plus, she explains how Rising Sun Pools is approaching online competition through customer rewards, a planned website overhaul, and delivery options—and why social media engagement doesn't always translate into sales. Whether you're a pool service professional, swimming pool builder, retailer, or family business owner, this episode offers practical lessons in building customer relationships, managing growth, and marketing to the people who actually buy. IN THIS EPISODE: • Growing a pool company across construction, service, and retail • Turning seasonal pool openings into ongoing customer relationships • Pool heat pumps, winterization, and customer education • Managing a family business and preparing the next generation • Women in the pool industry and the importance of being heard • Competing with online retailers through convenience and service • Focusing pool business marketing on customers instead of likes TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast 02:00 — Meet Tara Soto and Rising Sun Pools 03:00 — Thank you to our visionary partners 09:00 — Why Tara returned to the family pool business 11:00 — How Rising Sun Pools began in 1972 13:00 — Three stores and three types of inground pools 15:00 — Pre-scheduling, repeat customers, and seasonal demand 17:00 — Connecting pool openings, maintenance, and retail 19:00 — Heat pumps and extending the swimming season 21:00 — Freeze preparation and customer communication 22:00 — Sponsor messages 28:00 — Handshake deals, early buys, and old-school pool marketing 33:00 — Building service expertise and supplier relationships 35:00 — “Everything under the sun” for the backyard 37:00 — Expansion, 30 trucks, and 70 employees 38:00 — Family business leadership and the next generation 41:00 — Taking over after the loss of the founder 44:00 — Building loyalty through personal customer service 46:00 — Earning respect as a woman in the pool industry 49:00 — Sponsor messages 54:00 — Meet Ryan “The Muscle” Morrison 55:00 — Competing with Amazon: rewards, online ordering, and delivery plans 57:00 — Why engagement doesn't always equal sales 60:00 — Closing thoughts and shout-outs 62:00 — Where to connect with Pool Nation THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: A huge thank-you to our visionary partners: SPPA, BlueRay XL, AquaStar Pool Products, Natural Chemistry, Raypak, Heritage Pool Supply, Hayward Pool Products, OnCore Brands, Poolside Tech, PoolBrain, Nidec / U.S. MOTORS, and OnCore Filtration. Thank you also to Encore Coatings / KOOL for Pools, featured in this episode's sponsor messages. Your continued support helps Pool Nation bring pool professionals together through education, industry conversations, and community. Enjoyed the episode? Follow the Pool Nation Podcast, leave a review, and share this conversation with a pool pro or business owner who's building something that lasts. Follow us on Instagram: @pool.nation @poolnationpodcast

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On this episode of The Rumors Are True Podcast, we welcome Tommy Walter, the creative force behind Abandoned Pools and a musician whose career has taken him through some truly influential corners of alternative and indie rock. Tommy joins us to talk about his musical journey, the formation and evolution of Abandoned Pools, the records that have connected with listeners over the years, and the stories behind the music. We take a deeper dive into the history of Abandoned Pools, discussing the creative process behind the songs, the challenges and changes that come with a long career in music, and what has continued to inspire Tommy to create. From the early days of the band to the music that continues to carry the Abandoned Pools name forward, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between. We also discuss Tommy's time with Eels and his experiences working alongside other talented musicians throughout his career. Tommy shares stories from being part of different musical projects, touring, recording, and navigating the ever-changing music industry. It's a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and the passion that keeps musicians making music long after the first record is released. Whether you've been following Abandoned Pools since the beginning, know Tommy's work through Eels, or are just discovering his music for the first time, this episode is packed with stories and insight into a career that has produced some truly memorable music. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Tommy Walter as much as we did. Produced by Wesley Hill (@thebigwes) Artwork by Jared Chase Bowser (@jaredchasebowser) Music by Brian Jerin (R.I.P.) Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to any music or songs featured or discussed on this podcast. All rights belong to their respective owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Disney planning advice is a list of things you should do. This week Chip and I flipped it. We sat down and talked through the things we will not do at Walt Disney World anymore, no matter what. If you are planning your first trip and you keep hearing that everything at Disney is worth it, this one is going to save you money, time, and a whole lot of frustration.   Chapters 00:00  The Things We Will Not Do at Walt Disney World 00:36  Chip's Rule: No National Chains at Disney Springs 01:15  T-Rex and Rainforest Cafe Are a Hard No 05:11  Why We Will Not Stay Off Property for a Park Trip 07:01  How an Airbnb Wrecks Your Booking Windows 07:52  The Hidden Costs That Erase Your Savings 09:04  The One Time Chip Stays Off Property 10:44  No Lightning Lanes, No Trip 11:10  The 45 Minute Wait Rule and Where It Came From 12:27  What Lightning Lane Costs a Family of Four 13:15  What We Cut From the Budget Instead 14:13  Chip Is Done Driving to the TTC 15:26  We Will Not Ignore the Resort 17:09  Pools, Table Service, and What Value Resorts Lack 18:38  Matching Families to the Right Disney Resort 21:11  Never Leave Your Kids Out of the Planning 23:36  We Will Never Skip the Midday Break 24:49  Two Table Service Meals in One Day 26:03  The One Exception: A Full Princess Day 27:16  We Will Not Rope Drop Every Single Day  

Between shrinking pools of specialist capital, growing political risk, and a sector that now spans everything from LNG to renewables, telling a clear and compelling energy story can be tricky. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken speaks with Megan Light, a 20-year energy IR veteran, about what it takes to run a high-performing IR program in one of the most dynamic sectors in the market. Drawing on her experience across upstream, midstream, LNG, and renewable natural gas, Megan shares the practical strategies she uses to cut through the noise, expand her investor base, and earn a seat at the table. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: How reputation, political risk, and a shrinking specialist investor pool have reshaped energy IR  How to tell a simple story in an industry that is anything but  How Megan's team plans and runs NDRs entirely in-house, and the access that buys them  Why Megan writes disclosures with AI in mind and what that means in practice Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts.For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

PLAYLIST Intro : Get Ready For The Country SPÉCIALE COUNTRY NIGHT DE GSTAAD DES 11 & 12 SEPTEMBRE Dwight Yoakam: Guitars, Cadillacs (Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars-2016) Dwight Yoakam: Oh Lonesome Me Dwight Yoakam: Wide Open Heart (Brighter Days-2024) Amber Rae: Cowgirl Goodbye (2024) Drake Milligan: Old Flames, Old Whiskey (Tumbleweed-2025) Drake Milligan: Jukebox Songs and Barstool Beers (2024) Drake Milligan: Tipping Point (Dallas / Fort Worth-2022) Amber Rae: Come A Little Closer (Cowgirl Goodbye-2024) Amber Rae: Dust In A Baggie (Dreams The Size of Texas-2025) Chandra: Winners (Single-2026) Rhonda Vincent: Lonesome Heartsick Blues (A Possibility-2026) Elle Townley: You're Not Enough (Single-2026) Castrol Brothers: Homeland (Single-2026) Mason Ramsey: Me Or My Guitar (Outlaw In Love-2026) Dane Connery: Summer Thing (Single-2026) Ray Wylie Hubbard: Tip Your Hat to the Black Crow (Reel 2 Reel 4 Real-2026) Kimmi Bitter: Tipsy Twilight (Bittersweet-2026) Josh Turner: White Noise (feat. John Anderson) (Your Man-2026) Outro: Campfire

Today, this is what's important: Pools, flipping the bird, music videos, the army, cock rings, movies, & more. Get your tickets NOW to our live show in Ontario, Canada on Sept. 25th, 2026! Or go to TIITour.com for more info. Check out Sam Jay and Alex English's new show Look Back At It now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Down South is heading to Negril, Jamaica. Justin and Jennifer sit down with Bunny from Tom's Trips for a candid first-timer's guide to Hedonism II — what the nude-pool culture actually feels like, how consent works, what the all-inclusive experience is like, and why so many repeat guests end up calling the place “home.”Bunny shares decades of lifestyle and travel experience while Justin brings the perspective of someone who has made the trip again and again. They talk body confidence, getting comfortable naked, the mix of nudists and lifestyle guests, hosted group trips, Miss No Swimsuit, catamaran chaos, payment planning, what to pack, and the friendships that can grow out of a week in Jamaica.In This Episode: What Hedonism II is actually like for a first-timer Nude-pool culture, body confidence and getting comfortable in your own skin Consent, participation boundaries and why not everyone at Hedo is there to play All-inclusive food, bars and resort life Why repeat guests describe Hedonism as “home” Tom's Trips hosted groups and matching travelers to the right week Miss No Swimsuit, catamaran stories and Hedo traditions Trip length, deposits and payment planning What to bring: a good attitude, a sarong and a cup Why the friendships can matter as much as the wild storiesHosts: Justin from OTB and JenniferGuest: Bunny from Tom's TripsGuest & Dirty Down South Links: Tom's Trips On the Border Lifestyle Co. / OTB eventsSupport & Partners: Glitz by Jax / Good Supply PassionScapes Photography CouplesNextDoor.comCND New Member Promo Code: Use code DD25.Listen to The Down & Dirty Podcast:https://downdirtypodcast.comJoin the CND community:https://couplesnextdoor.com

Sheepdog Experience in UigThe Wolfie Lodge in Carbost (Easily in the top 3 AirBnB's we've EVER stayed in!)Airbnb in Onich (near Ft William)The Isle of Skye completely wins us over with misty roads, unreal scenery, and a base in tiny Carbost that feels like a movie set. We share our exact itinerary, our biggest planning mistakes, and the specific stops that make a Scotland family road trip feel doable and memorable.• flying London to Inverness early to save money • renting a car for left-side driving and using primary rental insurance coverage • choosing Carbost as a home base and why we want more nights next time • finding food in small towns and what to buy as backups • Staffin Bay dinosaur footprints and why low tide timing matters • the sheepdog herding experience in Uig and why it becomes a trip highlight • Portree stops for photos, shops, and a reliable dinner plan • Fairy Pools hike lessons learned and how to avoid turning back too soon • Three Chimneys lunch and pairing it with Talisker nearby • Talisker Distillery tour plus how water changes peaty Scotch • leaving Skye for Fort William with a stop at Eilean Donan Castle • Glenfinnan viewpoint for the Jacobite steam train and what the crowds are like • Glencoe visitor center, history notes, and quick food options • The Geographer in Fort William and our first haggis taste test Find me on Instagram if you have questions If Scotland has been on your bucket list and you're waiting for a sign, this is your sign

Writer-director Sam Hayes and actor-filmmaker Michael Vlamis break down the making and unconventional release of Pools, a coming-of-age film built around an overnight pool-hopping adventure. They discuss the logistical challenges of shooting underwater on an indie schedule, building an ensemble cast around specific actors, and why traditional distribution offers pushed the team toward a hands-on grassroots strategy. Sam explains how pool-party premieres, years of networking, and a wine-fueled cold email helped Pools find a new audience through the Letterboxd Video Store, while Michael compares the scrappy production of Pools with working on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. They also share lessons on preserving release momentum, budgeting for marketing, navigating film festivals, and finding an audience when streamers are not an option. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Sam Hayes, and Michael Vlamis discuss... How the image of a glowing pool at night became the foundation for Pools Writing characters with specific actors like Michael Vlamis, Odessa A'zion, and Tyler Alvarez in mind Building chemistry within an ensemble cast on a limited indie prep schedule The complications of filming overnight pool scenes and shooting underwater How a breath coach helped Odessa A'zion increase her underwater breath hold from roughly 15 seconds to a minute and a half Why Sam turned down disappointing traditional distribution offers and pursued a more hands-on service deal Creating pool-party premieres that made screenings feel like events rather than another movie release How Sam became a top 0.01% Partiful user while organizing approximately 25 promotional events Why filmmakers need to actively build relationships with festival programmers, distributors, critics, and other members of the indie film community The mistake of delaying Pools' TVOD release in hopes of benefiting from the attention around Odessa A'zion's other projects Why maintaining momentum and giving audiences an immediate way to watch a film matters after theatrical release How the crowded TVOD marketplace makes discoverability especially difficult for independent movies The wine-fueled cold email Sam wrote to Letterboxd after feeling like the film was running out of distribution options Why Letterboxd's curated Video Store offered Pools a way to stand apart from algorithm-driven platforms How the film's Letterboxd rating improved as more viewers discovered it Michael's experience moving between Pools, his indie feature Crossword, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Why a giant production can still feel surprisingly scrappy and responsive on set The difference between a film's production budget and the marketing budget needed to actually break through Why indie filmmakers cannot build their entire distribution strategy around getting acquired by a major streamer How real-world relationships can turn previous distribution passes into new opportunities Why Sam recommends budgeting for marketing before production begins The danger of submitting a rough cut to major film festivals before the movie is truly ready Michael's approach to finding grounded comedy without forcing jokes or overthinking a performance Memorable Quotes: “You need something fun, especially for an indie movie, to, like, build community around the film and with each other and make it about more than just the movie itself.” “As soon as the people start watching the movie, you want people to be able to see the movie.” “You can't rely on it. You have to find ways to, like, find your own audience with an indie film.” “Build in a marketing budget before you shoot. Like, have that be a part of the money that you raise.” Guests: Sam Hayes Michael Vlamis Resources: Pools on Letterboxd Rent Pools on the Letterboxd Video Store Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

Episode 2024  Brought to you by our incredible sponsor:Lucy: Save 20% on your first online Lucy order at lucy.co/HARDFACTOR with promo code HARDFACTOR! 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:01:00 RIP to Dolly Parton 00:07:05 We are one step closer to Wes' Shacks becoming a reality 00:22:00 The owner of the 49ers was busted for getting a prostitute at a trailer park 00:32:00 Update on the Harvard morgue that was selling body parts 00:36:30 New pooping in pools trend, “The Brown Challenge”  is sweeping Spain 00:40:30 The USA & Canada trade war is heating up!  For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking you inside our hosted trip to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando and sharing why this resort can be a destination all on its own. We talk about the rooms and Disney fireworks views, the incredible pool and family-friendly activities, dining options, and all the included amenities around the property. Plus, we share how close it is to Disney Springs and the theme parks, who we think this hotel is best for, and whether we'd stay again.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 01:57 First impressions and lobby 04:00 Rooms and fireworks views 07:57 Pools and family activities 14:57 Dining and breakfast 20:00 Resort activities and amenities 23:50 Disney Springs and nearby options 27:54 Overall impressionsMentioned in this Episode:Comfrt.com 15% OFFFind Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Our Favorite Credit CardsWe may receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards

Vacuuming shouldn't be the task that wrecks your whole pool service route, but for a lot of pool pros it's the biggest hidden time sink. We walk through the fastest way to vacuum a pool based on real-world service conditions, from dusty pools that demand deeper cleanup to neighborhoods where suction side cleaners handle most of the daily dirt. We also talk about a simple but powerful move for your service agreement: “vacuum when necessary,” and how that one line can change expectations, protect your time, and still deliver a clean, professional result.We get specific about methods. Manual vacuuming with a hose to the skimmer is still the most thorough option, but it's also the slowest and easiest to bog down with clogs from leaves and acorns. If your accounts already have an automatic pool cleaner, spot vacuuming becomes the faster play and we explain how to do it using the existing cleaner hoses, plus the drawbacks like reduced suction and hoses popping off. From there, we move into dedicated pool vacuum systems like the Bottom Feeder, Hammerhead, Riptide, and plug-in alternatives like the Vac Daddy, including what actually happens when you rely on vacuum bags to catch dirt.Fine dirt is where most “fast” vacuuming falls apart, so we break down micron bag choices (60, 75, 100 and beyond), why a pool can look good and then show dirt again two hours later, and how a cartridge filter assembly can vacuum to a much finer level for that polished finish. We also call out popular “shortcuts” like brushing everything to the deep end or main drain and why they usually fail in practice. If you want faster cleanings without sacrificing quality, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a pool tech friend, and leave a review so more pros can find the show.We break down the fastest ways to vacuum a pool without leaving behind fine dirt or creating callbacks on a busy pool service route. We compare manual vacuuming, spot vacuuming with cleaner hoses, and pro vacuum systems so you can choose the right method for your service area, staffing, and customer expectations.  • using “vacuum when necessary” in a service agreement to reduce wasted time  • why customers equate vacuuming with visible work  • why manual vacuum hose to skimmer is effective but slow  • spot vacuuming by converting automatic cleaner hoses  • when it makes sense to invest in Bottom Feeder, Hammerhead, Riptide, Vac Daddy  • choosing micron bags and why fine dirt returns after vacuuming  • how a cartridge filter assembly captures finer dirt  • why brushing to the deep end or main drain does not save time  • recommending more reliable “bulletproof” automatic cleaners for full coverage  Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in my coaching program, you can learn more at poolguidecoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Get an Israel Dog Tag Necklace → https://israelguys.link/dogtag-T6R  An incredibly exciting development is happening in Judea and Samaria, opening one of the most significant and historic biblical sites for a long time - Solomon's pools, one of the likely sources for water in the Temple of Solomon, is being opened to the public! This not only flies in the face of those who wish to create a Palestinian state, but it also contradicts the alternate location theory proponents, who have been claiming for years that Solomon's Temple was not on the Temple Mount, but rather, somewhere else. Luke Hilton breaks it down for you here on today's video.  You can watch our film on the real location of the Temple Mount here!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBa1MAIxAMo&list=PLwxvJgX7OG31Gare8H9vXuHgmsVHwkCEC&index=7  Source Links: Ministry orders Hebron site closure preparations https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/431969 Funding crisis threatens Tomb of Patriarchs https://worldisraelnews.com/funding-dispute-may-close-down-hebrons-tomb-of-the-patriarchs/ Court releases funds, easing closure threat https://jewishbreakingnews.com/israels-high-court-releases-nis-78-million-after-funding-freeze-threatened-to-close-tomb-of-the-patriarchs-and-125-holy-sites/ Solomon's Pools open for organized tours https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/432036 Analysis of Solomon's Pools preservation dispute https://jcfa.org/solomons-pools-how-the-palestinian-authority-neglected-a-historical-treasure/  #IsraelWar #BiblicalSites #Archeology #PalestinianState #Settlers #Israelnews #Trump #Bibi #Netanyahu #Gaza   

In episode 314 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and Ryan Morson sit down with Jake Riggs and Stuart Lockhart of Hot Springs Pools & Spas and PoolGoods.com for a powerful conversation about building and scaling a swimming pool business, family-business succession, pool construction, service, retail, e-commerce, marketing, AI, leadership, and creating opportunities for the next generation. Hot Springs Pools & Spas started in 1989 with Jake's father and uncle and has grown from selling hot tubs into a business spanning nearly every vertical of the pool industry. Today, the company has four locations with a fifth on the way, more than 100 employees, builds approximately 400 pools per year, and operates PoolGoods.com, an e-commerce platform shipping to 48 states. Jake and Stuart share how they're taking the foundation the previous generation built and combining it with new technology, better marketing, e-commerce, data, content, and new ways of thinking about the customer experience. One of the biggest conversations in this episode is about the changing way customers find pool companies. Stuart shares how Hot Springs tracks marketing attribution across Facebook, Instagram, Google and other channels, and reveals that customers are already discovering the company through ChatGPT and other AI platforms, including a customer who purchased an approximately $25,000 hot tub after finding them through ChatGPT. This episode is about more than growth. It's about building a business that creates opportunities for employees, serves customers for the entire life of their pool, and leaves something stronger for the generation that comes next. IN THIS EPISODE 00:01:00 – Meet Jake Riggs & Stuart Lockhart and the Hot Springs Pools & Spas story 00:07:00 – Jake's journey from growing up in the family business to building his own path 00:10:00 – Stuart's path from commercial and residential sales to retail, service and marketing 00:12:00 – How PoolGoods.com was born and why convenience changed their strategy 00:15:00 – Building multiple pool business verticals: construction, service, retail and e-commerce 00:20:00 – Content, SEO, AI and why pool companies can't assume customers know who they are 00:23:00 – Why e-commerce can strengthen and protect your brick-and-mortar pool store 00:31:00 – Taking an old-school family pool business into the next generation 00:34:00 – HubSpot, marketing attribution, Facebook, Instagram and tracking where leads really come from 00:35:00 – The ChatGPT effect: how AI is already driving customers and high-ticket sales 00:40:00 – The future of Hot Springs, finding great people and expanding into new markets 00:42:00 – Building a pool business ecosystem where retail, service, construction and e-commerce feed each other 00:49:00 – Advice for young pool professionals and the next generation entering a family business 00:53:00 – Legacy, leadership and what Jake wants to leave behind 00:57:00 – Why money alone won't build a successful or fulfilling business KEY TAKEAWAY There isn't one single blueprint for building a great pool business. Jake and Stuart's story shows what can happen when you respect the foundation that was built before you while still being willing to challenge old ways of doing things. Whether you're running a pool service route, building pools, operating a retail store, selling online, or trying to grow into multiple revenue streams, the lesson is the same: Know your customer. Build great people. Tell your story. Use the data. And never stop looking for ways to make the business better. For second and third-generation pool professionals, there's another important message: respect the people who paved the way, but don't be afraid to bring new ideas to the table. Come prepared with the data, the plan, and the willingness to put in the work. And ultimately, build something that's bigger than you. THANK YOU TO OUR VISIONARY PARTNERS The Pool Nation Podcast is made possible by the companies that continue to invest in pool pros and the future of the swimming pool industry. Thank you to: SPPA BlueRay XL AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry Raypak Heritage Pool Supply Hayward Pool Products Encore Brands Poolside Tech PoolBrain Nidec / U.S. Motors OnCore Filtration Thank you for continuing to support Pool Nation and our mission to help pool professionals grow their businesses, strengthen their teams, and elevate the industry. If you're a pool service professional, pool builder, pool retailer, business owner, or anyone looking to grow in the swimming pool industry, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Adam Gilchrist discusses the US-Canada trade war, efforts to turn volcanic lava into building material in Iceland, and the disturbing "brown challenge" closing swimming pools across Spain. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it take to reopen a 2,000-year-old water system that's sat behind a line since Oslo?That's the question behind the final episode of our Border series.Fifteen minutes south of Jerusalem, in the town of Efrat, a group gathers that doesn't come together often: a Member of Knesset, IDF officers, a rabbi, the mayor, a filmmaker - pulled together in under 48 hours to walk into Solomon's Pools.Together, we trace the pools back to the Book of Ruth, stand where an Iranian missile struck just over a mile away, and hear how a mapping decision during Oslo quietly put a biblical landmark out of reach. The conversation moves from Bethlehem's disappearing Christian community to a restoration vision that could open this site back up - and to a Member of Knesset's case for why it matters now.Beyond the border in Syria. Along the border in Gaza. Within the border, here in Efrat. This is the one that goes inside.Key TakeawaysWhy Solomon's Pools have sat inaccessible since the Oslo Accords.How the pools connect to the Book of Ruth and Solomon's own vision for the Temple.What happened a mile from this site during the April 2024 Iranian missile attack.The mapping decision that put a biblical landmark on the wrong side of a line.Why Bethlehem's Christian community is disappearing under PA rule.What a real restoration of the site would take - and what it would cost.A sitting Member of Knesset's case for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.Chapter Markers 00:00 – The group gathers in Efrat 04:26 – Walking in: the Book of Ruth and Solomon's vision 10:56 – Inside Ohad Tal's home, the Iranian missile strike 14:58 – The Oslo mapping mistake 17:43 – Bethlehem's vanishing Christians 22:54 – Meet Lt. Col. Maurice Hirst 25:06 – Why the site is neglected - and dangerous 32:00 – The restoration vision and the budget 38:40 – MK Ohad Tal's case for sovereignty 42:32 – Closing reflection: "God Shall Be One"Visit thejewishroad.com to watch the rest of the Borderlines series and more episodes filmed throughout Israel that uncover the Jewish context of Scripture and the land.If you've ever wanted to walk this ground yourself, learn more about upcoming Jewish Road tours to Israel and experience these places firsthand with teaching that connects the geography, history, and message of God's Word.

Send us Fan MailIn this live episode of Let's Talk About Pools, Lauren Broom and Tyler diPretoro tackle three important topics every pool professional should know. They discuss Legionella and spas, including practical steps pool pros can take to help prevent an outbreak. They also break down pool pump curves and why understanding them matters for proper equipment operation. Plus, they cover acid washing safety and the precautions pool professionals should follow to protect themselves, their customers, and the pool environment.A must-listen for pool pros looking to improve safety, equipment knowledge, and water management practices!Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

The hosts discuss confusion caused by Microsoft's email warning that Publisher will end in October 2026 and urging users to convert files to PDF. Jerry shares how he's been using AI—especially Claude (and sometimes ChatGPT)—to speed up IT work: creating an Addigy printer pool by assigning static IPs to flaky Brother network printers, analyzing Mac logs with Claude to find a runaway Chrome render process causing memory pressure, and using the Quitter app to auto-quit Chrome as a workaround for battery and performance issues. He also describes fixing a weak UniFi doorbell connection by creating a 2.4GHz-only SSID and broadcasting it on multiple access points. The conversation broadens to AI guardrails, environmental and economic concerns, and social impacts. They cover security-minded IoT network segmentation, Sonos reliability, a client scare about entering a Mac password prompted by Touch ID autofill in private browsing, RingCentral sidebar customization, presbyopia eye drops, and phone accessory tips including ESR screen protectors, Spigen cases, camera lens vulnerability, battery health, and pros/cons of Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program.   00:00 Podcast Kickoff Banter 00:19 Microsoft Publisher Panic 01:39 AI Fixes Printer Deployments 04:19 Claude Reads Mac Logs 05:53 Quitter App Chrome Workaround 08:14 AI Ethics and Guardrails 12:07 AI Economy Bubble Talk 16:03 UniFi Doorbell WiFi Fix 20:23 IoT Networks and VLAN Trust 25:00 Sonos Reliability Updates 28:12 Experian Password Scare 30:06 Touch ID Prompts Confuse Users 32:00 V-Neck and Beard Side Chat 32:18 Beard and Shirt Banter 32:54 Eye Drops for Presbyopia 35:23 Screen Reflections on Calls 37:11 RingCentral Sidebar Hack 39:21 Best Budget Screen Protectors 41:58 Do You Even Need Protectors 44:27 Cracked Camera Lens Mystery 47:06 Battery Health and Upgrade Temptation 52:07 iPhone Upgrade Program Debate 57:54 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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New state tax credits are now available for first time electric vehicle buyers. We'll tell you about a new science project tracking climate change using California's tidal pools. And Phoebe Bridgers is giving SoCal fans a unique way to hear her newest album at an Orange County planetarium. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

If you love bodily functions, this is the show for you! Pelvic floors, peeing in pools - we've got it all! It's Luttsy's show from Eugene and Nick has learned a fun fact about a Brisbane hospital. ON TODAY'S SHOW!1. Introduction2. Our Coffee Machine is Broken3. Luttsy's Athletics Wrap-Up4. Is Travis Kelce a Country Star?5. Nova's Try Hero6. Susie Loves a Bubbler7. The Wesley Hospital's Fun Alert8. Smarter Than Suse9. Does Susie O'Neill Pee in Pools?10. Producer's Press Conference “It makes your perineum quite rigid” - Luttsy Love what you hear? Listen live on the Nova Player, message us anytime via our text line on +61 457 61 1069 and follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UWM reported a mixed second quarter, with lower loan volume, a significant net loss, and a suspended dividend offset by a record $2.05 billion capital raise to strengthen its balance sheet, while management remains focused on competitive pricing and long-term positioning despite ongoing criticism. Robbie interviews Mortgage Solutions Financial's Dawn Dawson on modern mortgage marketing. And the podcast closes with why Treasuries extended their rally as weak ADP hiring data, mixed global economic signals, and falling oil prices reinforced safe-haven demand ahead of Friday's payrolls report, while broader labor market trends and continued growth in Ginnie Mae custom pools highlighted deeper structural shifts in employment and mortgage markets.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth talk about a world record set at 14,115 feet, new information that was released about the wildland firefighter deaths, a bear spotted eating a bear (and numbers behind why this happens), a fall color outlok, the many fishing closures in place, creekside hot spring pools, and more.

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 4 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 22. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, we were struck by Williams' strategic request to obtain his own Military Intelligence Records, uncovering the vast, extensive surveillance grid white power state actors deployed against him for years. We interrogated Williams' visceral commentary during his time in the stockade military prison, where he documented that captured German Nazi POWs were granted superior treatment, diet, and freedoms compared to Black American troops. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation, we deconstructed the psychological warfare of this environment, noting how Black troops pathologically internalized Nazi POWs leaving behind a few loose cigarettes as proof of their German "friends." We apply counter-racist logic to show how the system engineered this stark caste contrast to humiliate Black soldiers and maintain White Domination even within military confinement. The California Disillusionment & Broken Promises: Furthermore, we investigate Robert's detailed accounts of his sincere optimism and hopes for structural advancement when he was shipped to California. Williams expected to finally secure a pathway to journalism training and professional elevation within the Marines. Instead, he was abruptly and systematically stripped of all promotional opportunities. We break down the absolute malice of these military gatekeepers, analyzing how the white power structure intentionally dangled progress to extract Black labor, only to enforce a rigid racial ceiling to prevent non-white autonomy and literacy. Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 4 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 22. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, we were struck by Williams' strategic request to obtain his own Military Intelligence Records, uncovering the vast, extensive surveillance grid white power state actors deployed against him for years. We interrogated Williams' visceral commentary during his time in the stockade military prison, where he documented that captured German Nazi POWs were granted superior treatment, diet, and freedoms compared to Black American troops. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation, we deconstructed the psychological warfare of this environment, noting how Black troops pathologically internalized Nazi POWs leaving behind a few loose cigarettes as proof of their German "friends." We apply counter-racist logic to show how the system engineered this stark caste contrast to humiliate Black soldiers and maintain White Domination even within military confinement. The California Disillusionment & Broken Promises: Furthermore, we investigate Robert's detailed accounts of his sincere optimism and hopes for structural advancement when he was shipped to California. Williams expected to finally secure a pathway to journalism training and professional elevation within the Marines. Instead, he was abruptly and systematically stripped of all promotional opportunities. We break down the Racist malice of these military gatekeepers, analyzing how the White power structure intentionally dangled progress to extract Black labor, only to enforce a rigid racial ceiling to prevent non-white autonomy and literacy. Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 4 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 22. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, we were struck by Williams' strategic request to obtain his own Military Intelligence Records, uncovering the vast, extensive surveillance grid white power state actors deployed against him for years. We interrogated Williams' visceral commentary during his time in the stockade military prison, where he documented that captured German Nazi POWs were granted superior treatment, diet, and freedoms compared to Black American troops. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation, we deconstructed the psychological warfare of this environment, noting how Black troops pathologically internalized Nazi POWs leaving behind a few loose cigarettes as proof of their German "friends." We apply counter-racist logic to show how the system engineered this stark caste contrast to humiliate Black soldiers and maintain White Domination even within military confinement. The California Disillusionment & Broken Promises: Furthermore, we investigate Robert's detailed accounts of his sincere optimism and hopes for structural advancement when he was shipped to California. Williams expected to finally secure a pathway to journalism training and professional elevation within the Marines. Instead, he was abruptly and systematically stripped of all promotional opportunities. We break down the Racist malice of these military gatekeepers, analyzing how the White power structure intentionally dangled progress to extract Black labor, only to enforce a rigid racial ceiling to prevent non-white autonomy and literacy. Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

This week, we talk reflecting pools, hydration breaks, and hot dudes with Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. Plus, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus joins us to answer three questions about construction zones.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy